tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15826739624768749932016-09-07T23:34:01.519-05:00Tejas POWERJust another place to ramble and inform the WWW about the things I do.TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-3987158197315426222010-11-06T16:08:00.002-05:002010-11-06T16:12:14.291-05:00Alcan-8s out and Deaver-10's in....This past August after years of use - I had to change out my Alcan-8 leaf springs for something more beefy.<br />To replace it are the Deaver-10 leaf pack.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Deaver2010/IMG_2463.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Deaver2010/IMG_2463.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Deaver2010/IMG_2478.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Deaver2010/IMG_2478.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-57448719991526541082010-11-06T16:02:00.002-05:002010-11-06T16:07:27.296-05:00New LightFORCE lights for my TacomaThis past May, I replaced my old spot lights from 4wheel parts for LightForce 170 Striker HIDS.<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20LightFORCE/IMG_2266.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20LightFORCE/IMG_2266.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20LightFORCE/IMG_2279.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20LightFORCE/IMG_2279.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to Will at Sierra Expeditions for have the sale at the right time.</div><div><br /></div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-87335052569453303332009-10-10T15:21:00.004-05:002009-10-10T15:24:27.534-05:00Axe and Shovel Carrier<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Just installed my axe and shovel carrier. </span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/StDs7yuOtEI/AAAAAAAAAHI/APFsT-i4eC4/s200/IMG_0040.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391069265934595138" /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1772590&amp;postcount=28">My Tacoma Garage Page on TTORA for the carrier - click here.</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Details on my garage page.</span></span></span></div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-76566773226931809382009-07-26T18:55:00.006-05:002009-07-26T19:04:15.505-05:00Traded in our 2001 330i for ......something newer, more power, more toys, cooler engine....<br />its a 2007 335i sedan.<div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SmztJk-o_CI/AAAAAAAAAG4/4tuDBFMvS6Y/s200/IMG_1557.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362922005092432930" /></div><div><br /></div><div>We traded in our older '01, because it has been over 5 years without a car payment, and Cindy's 330i was coming of age that more maintenance would be required. We did think of getting a Mini or a mid-sized SUV so something like that. We ended up back to the next gen 3-series.</div><div>We purchased this Monaco Blue Bimmer from The BMW Center of San Antonio and from our salesman Robert Carver.</div><div> </div><div>This was the second car we have purchased from this dealership and from this same salesman.</div><div><br /></div><div>You may be wondering what is behind our 335i, well it is my well use 2000 BMW Z3 2.8L roadster that was my first new car purchase. The 335i makes this the 3rd BMW we have owned and so far no regrets at all. One great running car!</div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-81082506318956711032009-07-04T10:45:00.004-05:002009-07-04T10:48:24.770-05:00The 4th of July!!!!Happy 4th to everyone!<div>Cindy and I will be grilling out steaks tonight.</div><div>For the day, we will be just hanging out...resting my back and just enjoy the day.</div><div>Have a safe fun weekend everyone!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 524px;" src="http://www.celebrationdayfireworks.com/images/fireworks3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-44764800868813124212009-07-03T21:22:00.003-05:002009-07-04T10:49:20.181-05:00New Hi-Lift installed.Well, about two weeks ago, my co-worker, who owns a Jeep, wanted to know if I was interested in selling my Hi-Lift. I said what? and also going through my mind...one side said "why can he not buy one himself?" and the other said "Cool, any excuse to get something newer!"....well my better judgment got the better of me.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />I sold it to him for $40.<br />So now I needed to look into a new Hi-Lift.<br />First thing that came to my mind, the UBER-cool X-treme Hi-Lift (60-inch version).<br /><br />Fast forward to today, I unboxed a very long and heavy item and inside.<br /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 552px;" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Recovery/IMG_0047.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /><div><br />I relocated my WABFAB slider adapter onto the new jack.</div><div><br />I bought it w/ a new red handle holder for a little over $150 (includes shipping) from Poly Performance</div><div><br /><a href="http://www.polyperformance.com/">http://www.polyperformance.com/</a></div><div><br />My first Hi-Lift was mounted on my CBI Bumper with just two butterfly nuts.</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 480px;" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Bumper/Hi-lift%20mod/HiLiftMount.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /><br />I have been lucky that no one wanted to take my old Hi-Lift.<br />So I wanted to figure out how to lock it to the bumper (without buying anything new).</div><div><br />This what I did...<br />Original Hi-Lift Mount for my CBI Bumper</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 340px;" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Recovery/IMG_0035.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br />Drilled another hole, deburr and paint.<br /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 340px;" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Recovery/IMG_0036.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br />Used (2) 1/2-13 3-inch long Bolts and spacers that I had laying around.<br />And now the Hi-Lift X-treme is locked and loaded.<br /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 340px;" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Recovery/IMG_0039.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /><br />The new look for the rear.<br /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 339px;" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Recovery/IMG_0040.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br />Right now the bolt is held in place with the butterfly nut.<br />I think I will stop by JFAB's place to have him weld them into place.</div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-24076913227092019322009-06-20T10:07:00.002-05:002009-06-20T10:12:43.465-05:00Major maintenance conductedWell this past week, i did what i should have done last year...major maintenance on the Tacoma.<br />Replaced the Timing Belt, other belts, radiator hose (upper & lower), thermostat, water pump and belt idler.<br />Boy the way the truck sounds and powers through the gears is just like new!<br />SMOOTH!!!! <br /><br />Then I started the work on my Shovel & Axe carrier that will be mounted onto my bed bar.<br />I used plastic wood, that I been hauling since living in NC.<br />I would have finished if the Quick Fist that I ordered was not mistakenly sent to my old home in SanAntonio!<br />SO now I have to wait until Tues, June 23 fo it to be rerouted and delivered to New Braunfels.<br />Semi-pissed, but at least it is not lost.<br /><br />I will post up photos of the finished work, once I get it, drill (4) holes and bolt it together.<br />Later ya'll!TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-69442372361099984602009-06-14T12:49:00.004-05:002009-06-14T12:54:25.045-05:00MY Z3 at da GAP.Here is my video of my drive at da GAP.<br /><br />www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tZl9LJscac<br /><br />Note this is a shortened version of the whole ride.<br />But still worth checking it out.<br />NOTE that I DO NOT recommend anyone doing this without prior experience in autocrossing, proper maintenance of your car and plenty of knowledge on watching the road way ahead.<br /><br />Enjoy the vid.TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-8292439640740823832009-06-14T11:26:00.002-05:002009-06-14T11:29:00.720-05:00Uploading video my drive at the Gap from years agoMany many years ago, my friend David and I took a drive on one of the best roads East of the Mississippi River.<br />Tail of the Dragon.<br />The video is a shorten version, but it will give you a feel of the road.<br />I will post up the link, once the video uploads onto Youtube.TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-18381350641335218662009-03-21T10:12:00.002-05:002009-03-21T10:23:39.808-05:00TTORA - Show-n-Shine 2009The following is from a recent event to help the wounded vets, even with the early morning showers and most of the day if cloudy skys, I had fun signing up everyone, hearing what trucks / rigs they own.<br /><br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/?action=view&amp;current=YotaShowNshine20093.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/YotaShowNshine20093.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />Thank you to Paesanos on 1604, for a great meal and donations to the cause.<br />I can't wait to bring Cindy here to eat...hey our anniversary is coming up next month. hummm.....<br /><br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/?action=view&current=YotaShowNshine20094.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/YotaShowNshine20094.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />The Show trophies and all the door prizes!<br /><br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/?action=view&current=YotaShowNshine20092.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/YotaShowNshine20092.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Adam's personal sized pizza - - yeah right!<br /><br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/?action=view&current=YotaShowNshine200913.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/YotaShowNshine200913.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Off-Road Ready's tent and a couple of their killer rigs.<br /><br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/?action=view&current=YotaShowNshine200912.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/YotaShowNshine200912.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/?action=view&current=YotaShowNshine20098.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/YotaShowNshine20098.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/?action=view&current=YotaShowNshine200911.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/YotaShowNshine200911.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/?action=view&current=YotaShowNshine200910.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/YotaShowNshine200910.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/?action=view&current=YotaShowNshine2009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/YotaShowNshine2009.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/?action=view&current=YotaShowNshine20097.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/YotaShowNshine20097.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/?action=view&current=YotaShowNshine20099.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20SnS2009/YotaShowNshine20099.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Again thanks to all the donations and to OneLastCast of TTORA for setting this up!TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-47557663052722332742009-02-12T11:37:00.002-06:002009-02-12T11:43:34.549-06:00Knee update and truck updateWell, I am been back to work for two weeks. My knee has felt good no pains, just getting back into the long walks around the plant, has been tiring for my knee. but it is needed to gain the strength back. Also this week, I did my first return trip to Mexico, that went well, did a bunch of walking and I felt it, once I was driving back home.<br />Tomorrow, I have my next check up and it should go well.<br /><br />Truck update...well, I recently installed a new front skid plate from BudBuilt, located in NC.<br />It is BRIGHT RED and well built. The install went well.<br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Skid/?action=view&amp;current=BudBuiltSkid01300912.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Skid/BudBuiltSkid01300912.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Skid/?action=view&amp;current=BudBuiltSkid013009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/Yota%20Skid/BudBuiltSkid013009.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />I also ordered the Belly Pan and that arrives tomorrow.<br />I will post those photos, once I have it installed.<br />Until then - be safe and have fun!TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-18479558565119668102008-12-28T13:32:00.002-06:002008-12-28T13:37:10.912-06:00The New Year is coming up fast and I have updated my hyperlinks<div>Today I finished updating the photo's hyperlinks regarding all the modifications I have conducted and recorded on my Toyota Tacoma 4x4.</div><br /><div>The links are located on the TTORA website's Garage threads.</div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SVfVU-Ga2AI/AAAAAAAAAGA/t6oqfH486-k/s1600-h/TTORA-Tx.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284927243986589698" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 74px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SVfVU-Ga2AI/AAAAAAAAAGA/t6oqfH486-k/s200/TTORA-Tx.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86645">http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86645</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>This includes all the suspension, frame reinforcement, bumpers, OBA and other stuff.</div><br /><div>Hope you enjoy it and let me know if you have any questions.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Take care!</div><br /><div>Nathan</div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-6969604178900545172008-12-24T18:32:00.004-06:002008-12-24T18:40:04.089-06:00MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SVLVsrgZ_TI/AAAAAAAAAF4/Bqktg4za-AY/s1600-h/Christmas+2008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283520276428619058" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SVLVsrgZ_TI/AAAAAAAAAF4/Bqktg4za-AY/s200/Christmas+2008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>Hope you and your family have a safe and fun Christmas and a even Better New Year!</div><br /><div>I am blessed to have a wonderful wife and son first...</div><div>then our new home that we built this year. </div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SVLVsPVmuxI/AAAAAAAAAFw/-mGFCWLVhTM/s1600-h/Christmas+2008+(5).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283520268867123986" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SVLVsPVmuxI/AAAAAAAAAFw/-mGFCWLVhTM/s200/Christmas+2008+(5).JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Even with my operation on my knee I am so thankful for Dr. Ray for doing a great job. </div><div>Plus that my friend's girlfriend was not injured when my truck got away from me when my knee buckled from under me.</div><br /><div>God and our family was looking out for her.<br /></div><div>So Merry Christmas and talk to you all later!</div></div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-6402389810686239122008-12-18T08:32:00.001-06:002008-12-18T08:34:30.463-06:00My Knee...repaired :)Well...6-am Cindy &amp; I headed to the hospital.<br />After getting ready and the Dr. Gas man came in to do his evaluation. The last thing I said to Cindy was "hey I can feel it in my hand"...then I was out! A few hours later...I was in my hospital room and Cindy there. Big wrap around my knee. My Doctor came in and told me that when he looked inside, he had replaced my ACL, placed an implant for the Articular Cartilage and fixed a tear in my Meniscus. Three things.....fun....the amazing thing is that when my Doctor arrived, we were talking and I was sitting at the edge of the bed with my knee at 90-degrees....I do have that wonderful knee bending machine. He only wants me to bend it to a max of 45 degrees and only toe-touching. He also took a bunch of photos of the operation...I asked him to do that. So, when I visit him next week for follow-up, I will get them from him.<br />I was released at 1130-am Wednesday (Dec 17)...spent the afternoon laying on the sofa with my machine. It is good to be home. It's going to be an interesting 6-weeks of not going to work.<br /><br />Cya around and I will keep you all updated.TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-34570365062025125012008-12-13T22:54:00.004-06:002008-12-13T23:04:59.769-06:00Some more pics...<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSS24MK5fI/AAAAAAAAAEw/yCuUYLsVwG4/s1600-h/2010_z4_hi_46.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279506134679086578" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSS24MK5fI/AAAAAAAAAEw/yCuUYLsVwG4/s200/2010_z4_hi_46.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSS3OA_adI/AAAAAAAAAE4/QoIxTJqLInI/s1600-h/2010_z4_hi_47.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279506140537776594" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSS3OA_adI/AAAAAAAAAE4/QoIxTJqLInI/s200/2010_z4_hi_47.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSS3qgqOXI/AAAAAAAAAFA/pwTcHId2ys8/s1600-h/2010_z4_hi_48.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279506148186798450" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSS3qgqOXI/AAAAAAAAAFA/pwTcHId2ys8/s200/2010_z4_hi_48.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSTuGc9aII/AAAAAAAAAFI/nAMsRTX4lIE/s1600-h/2010_z4_hi_14.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279507083400407170" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSTuGc9aII/AAAAAAAAAFI/nAMsRTX4lIE/s200/2010_z4_hi_14.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSSbFAZ36I/AAAAAAAAAEQ/o8TfQHxz3vM/s1600-h/2010_z4_hi_01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279505657083060130" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSSbFAZ36I/AAAAAAAAAEQ/o8TfQHxz3vM/s200/2010_z4_hi_01.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSSb7MylQI/AAAAAAAAAEo/-hfLg5lYMw8/s1600-h/2010_z4_hi_30.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279505671630525698" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSSb7MylQI/AAAAAAAAAEo/-hfLg5lYMw8/s200/2010_z4_hi_30.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSSbpula4I/AAAAAAAAAEg/5RemEaxuaTo/s1600-h/2010_z4_hi_15.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279505666940431234" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSSbpula4I/AAAAAAAAAEg/5RemEaxuaTo/s200/2010_z4_hi_15.jpg" border="0" /></a>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-27307151394218975452008-12-13T22:44:00.003-06:002008-12-13T22:53:58.697-06:002010 the new roadster arrives!Well...the official photos for the new BMW Z4 are out on the w.w.w....so here they are for you.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSP_MdNyEI/AAAAAAAAADg/E_CF9EmAt1s/s1600-h/2010_z4_hi_58.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279502979023358018" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSP_MdNyEI/AAAAAAAAADg/E_CF9EmAt1s/s200/2010_z4_hi_58.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSQAC8UZ4I/AAAAAAAAAD4/1zc46hOqAkQ/s1600-h/2010_z4_hi_45.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279502993649330050" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSQAC8UZ4I/AAAAAAAAAD4/1zc46hOqAkQ/s200/2010_z4_hi_45.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSQAHPXtwI/AAAAAAAAADw/KMpNbc0GhCY/s1600-h/2010_z4_hi_09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279502994802980610" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSQAHPXtwI/AAAAAAAAADw/KMpNbc0GhCY/s200/2010_z4_hi_09.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSP_butlrI/AAAAAAAAADo/pFL_yRnFGVo/s1600-h/2010_z4_hi_59.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279502983123277490" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSP_butlrI/AAAAAAAAADo/pFL_yRnFGVo/s200/2010_z4_hi_59.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSQAhl14cI/AAAAAAAAAEA/xs6bgYrxFko/s1600-h/2010_z4_hi_10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279503001876554178" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SUSQAhl14cI/AAAAAAAAAEA/xs6bgYrxFko/s200/2010_z4_hi_10.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Overall, I am pleased on the design, the rear has the look of the 6-series.</div><div>The front grill looks different...guess I will have to see it in person.</div><div>I am SO GLAD that the side mirrors are NORMAL and not have those crazy turn signals built in with the egg-yoke lights.</div><div>The interior is also very nice, way better than the current Z4 (sorry guys)...the new one is aiming back to be DRIVER-Orientated.</div><div>The side gills are okay.</div><div>Should be interesting to see the specs and the Z4 in person around May of next year.</div></div></div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-56013488746127706692008-12-06T08:14:00.004-06:002008-12-06T08:17:42.144-06:002010 BMW Z4<div><div>Just saw some pics of the new 2010 and a better graphic photo of the Z4...much better!</div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STqJd6U2NxI/AAAAAAAAADY/p_7ff6Lv4iY/s1600-h/BMW+Z4+-+2010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276681060383864594" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 147px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STqJd6U2NxI/AAAAAAAAADY/p_7ff6Lv4iY/s200/BMW+Z4+-+2010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STqJFDYWg3I/AAAAAAAAADQ/psAdrGEZ16Y/s1600-h/BMW+Z4+-+2010.jpg"></a></div><br /><div>If this is a true representation of the Z4, I like it.</div><br /><div>Better lines....can't wait to see it in person.</div></div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-55995180827553452012008-12-06T07:38:00.003-06:002008-12-06T08:06:28.766-06:00My knee - 25 years in the making!Well, I saw the surgeon and my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ACL</span> is torn and I have a piece missing from by cartilage, the one on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">femur</span> bone...fun. Well, I knew or knee that this was coming, I just needed to know how bad was bad. I can hobble with out my crutches. But not for long.<br />I have been more interested in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Pre</span>-OP requirements, than the Post-OP...which I know that it is all about Physical <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Therapy</span>.<br />I plan to call next week to schedule the surgery...hoping it will happen this year.<br />According to the doc...it will be 2-3 days no weight on the foot.<br />2-weeks of some weight on the foot<br />6-weeks until no crutches.<br />1 year plus of rehab! That will be fun.<br /><br />I have already started preparing to work at home....<br />Going to be an interesting year.<br />Later!<br />NathanTejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-1499738336446411702008-11-30T08:58:00.006-06:002008-12-06T08:05:42.451-06:00Thanksgiving is over....and other stuff.Boy the food that my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LW</span> made was GREAT! Our son, my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LW</span>, me and of course our dog stuffed our selves of so much turkey and desert, we still had left overs!<br /><br />Check out Lone Start <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Stitcher</span> and her Ramblings blog for pics.<br /><br />Other things that happened, last weekend, during a real bad day of wheeling, where (4) trucks were damaged..but there was one real scary moment, that I thought that my friend's girlfriend was seriously injured, when my truck popped out of drive and rolled backwards over her. Thank God, he was looking out for her, she did not get seriously hurt, just shaken. The only person hurt was me, when I realized my truck was rolling, I turned to stop, jump back into the truck, but my knee buckled and down I went. I went to the doctors the next morning and had an X-ray.<br /><br /><br /><br />My friend's truck before I backed into it and the photo on the right is what happened to his front bumper and grill. :(<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STKs1jLLwxI/AAAAAAAAADA/nAB01p8a_LE/s1600-h/Clines112308+(57).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274468149579465490" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STKs1jLLwxI/AAAAAAAAADA/nAB01p8a_LE/s200/Clines112308+(57).JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STKsz_Db_UI/AAAAAAAAACo/INf8VlU4M10/s1600-h/Kevins+Bumper.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274468122703428930" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STKsz_Db_UI/AAAAAAAAACo/INf8VlU4M10/s200/Kevins+Bumper.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div>My rear bumper's damage...still works.</div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STKs0ElnPBI/AAAAAAAAACw/zAMXPnIQ3mY/s1600-h/TejasDamage+(2).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274468124188949522" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STKs0ElnPBI/AAAAAAAAACw/zAMXPnIQ3mY/s200/TejasDamage+(2).JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STKs1FfiTcI/AAAAAAAAAC4/b_f9Yt_FS48/s1600-h/TejasDamage.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274468141611765186" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STKs1FfiTcI/AAAAAAAAAC4/b_f9Yt_FS48/s200/TejasDamage.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />My X-ray.</div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STK8wWM4nOI/AAAAAAAAADI/0xzI_ZTcFeY/s1600-h/RightKneeFront.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274485652383636706" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/STK8wWM4nOI/AAAAAAAAADI/0xzI_ZTcFeY/s200/RightKneeFront.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>Received word that part of the cartilage is worn down on one side and I have signs of arthritis.</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Then</span> I went for an MRI later in the week and last night the doctors informed me that I have torn the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">cartilage</span> and I need to see a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">orthopedics</span> doctor...more fun.</div><div>Going to get it scheduled tomorrow to see my options.</div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-33953482092693732182008-11-11T19:12:00.004-06:002008-11-11T19:16:03.108-06:00Toyota Jamboree (January 15 thru 18, 2009)<div>Well this weekend I have signed up for the Toyota Jamboree Off-Road Event at Gilmer Tx.</div><div>It will be held during January 15 thru 18, 2009.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>If you own a Toyota off-road truck, suv and want to see how capable you are on the trails.</div><br /><div>Go to the following website and sign up.</div><div><a href="http://lonestartoyotajamboree.com/">http://lonestartoyotajamboree.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Hope to see you there!</div><br /><div><a href="http://lonestartoyotajamboree.com/images/forum/header_ttora.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 512px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 605px" alt="" src="http://lonestartoyotajamboree.com/images/forum/header_ttora.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-52425849934876558462008-11-04T20:27:00.002-06:002008-11-04T20:32:51.079-06:00Voted -- finally...I really tried to do the early voting here in Texas....but due to my traveling back and forth into Mexico it was tough. I finally had a day that I was in town and I even planned to leave early to go vote...but faith had other plans, emergencies, etc. that I had to take care of, before leaving. Hence I could not vote last Friday.<br />But today I made sure I went to the polling place and get there before they opened...expecting fairly heavy crowds.<br />I actually spent more time sitting in my truck than waiting in line and to vote! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LOL</span>.<br />Well we shall see how the next four years go and how well the new President guides this great country into the future.<br /><br />BTW - -I will be heading back to Mexico for the day again this week - - fun!<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cya</span>!TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-81863087034726884182008-11-01T18:30:00.002-05:002008-11-01T18:34:47.156-05:00Finished painting the shed!!! FINALLY!Today, I have finished painting the shed!<br /><div>Three colors - three odd weeks later...all done.</div><br /><div>Another project completed....a few dozen more to do.</div><div>Next I need finish organizing the garage.</div><div>Received my replacement Lista Mobile Cabinet.</div><br /><div>Now to fill it up!</div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SQznfteSSeI/AAAAAAAAACg/zBigMxRsEhE/s1600-h/Lista+MobileCab+ver-II+(4).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263836596457851362" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SQznfteSSeI/AAAAAAAAACg/zBigMxRsEhE/s200/Lista+MobileCab+ver-II+(4).JPG" border="0" /></a></div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-40664992175034652792008-11-01T15:46:00.005-05:002008-11-01T16:04:30.600-05:00Been debating on what car/truck to get next...For the past year or two, I have been thinking of what car or truck I should get next.<br /><br /><div><div><div></div><div>For trucks...I been eyeing the FJ40s - especially the open top versions.<br /></div><div><a href="http://www.thetoyotahouse.com/db1/00038/thetoyotahouse.com/_uimages/Paytons-FJ40.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 435px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px" alt="" src="http://www.thetoyotahouse.com/db1/00038/thetoyotahouse.com/_uimages/Paytons-FJ40.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Then for cars...well...</div><div>The new BMW M3 Coupe'<br /></div><div><a href="http://bmwblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/WindowsLiveWriter/OfficialPicsBMWM3Concept_7CC3/P0033749.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 573px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 422px" alt="" src="http://bmwblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/WindowsLiveWriter/OfficialPicsBMWM3Concept_7CC3/P0033749.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>Or my dream...a AC Cobra kit car.</div><div><br /><a href="http://www.hansdehn.de/AC-Cobra-427_big.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 450px" alt="" src="http://www.hansdehn.de/AC-Cobra-427_big.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>Of course one car would have to leave....the 2000 Z3.</div><div>to make room for it in the garage.</div><div>Then Cindy's 330i would be next for replacement.</div><div>Maybe a Mini Cooper S or 135i or 335i</div><div>But that would be the year later, say 2010.<br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-19749615618543179382008-10-25T20:14:00.003-05:002008-10-25T20:29:28.538-05:00Tacoma Front brake line installed!<div>Well..today our Toyota Land Crusier Association club had a Wrench-A-Ton.<br />I helped on installing a new locker into the differential.<br />Bled the brakes on another truck and then installed my new brake lines from Goodridge on my rig.<br /></div><br /><div>Additionally, we all had a great grilled BBQ for lunch!<br />MANY Thanks to Bret of Americana Off-Road in San Antonio for hosting us.<br /><a href="http://www.americanaoff-road.com/">http://www.americanaoff-road.com/</a><br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/TLCA%20WAT%20102508/TLCAWAT102508.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 480px" alt="" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/TLCA%20WAT%20102508/TLCAWAT102508.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/TLCA%20WAT%20102508/TLCAWAT10250811.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 640px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 480px" alt="" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/TLCA%20WAT%20102508/TLCAWAT10250811.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/TLCA%20WAT%20102508/TLCAWAT10250817.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 640px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 480px" alt="" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/TLCA%20WAT%20102508/TLCAWAT10250817.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/TLCA%20WAT%20102508/TLCAWAT1025083.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 640px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 480px" alt="" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/TLCA%20WAT%20102508/TLCAWAT1025083.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Great times with friends, dogs and food! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>What dog?</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/TLCA%20WAT%20102508/TLCAWAT10250816.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 640px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 480px" alt="" src="http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z178/z3power/TLCA%20WAT%20102508/TLCAWAT10250816.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1582673962476874993.post-68059729857134194592008-10-19T22:16:00.004-05:002008-10-19T22:25:31.412-05:00Inner CV Boot - tacoma<div><div>Last weekend, I replaced my worn out Inner CV Boots with ORS CV Boots.<br />After 100,000 miles, my boots have finally torn.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SPv5o02JWEI/AAAAAAAAAB4/sAmXbf2IXyA/s1600-h/IMG_0027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259071469661018178" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SPv5o02JWEI/AAAAAAAAAB4/sAmXbf2IXyA/s200/IMG_0027.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div><br />I bought ORS' CV Boots...got to love the RED!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SPv6C8eElhI/AAAAAAAAACA/hjEH39kycKg/s1600-h/IMG_0028.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259071918384125458" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hOnLiBbn0aE/SPv6C8eElhI/AAAAAAAAACA/hjEH39kycKg/s200/IMG_0028.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><br />The install was easy.<br />Check out my TTORA' Garage Section for TejasYOTA for the details.<br />Later!</div></div>TejasPOWERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13481900051506931538noreply@blogger.com0